The Bayside, New York Personal Injury Lawyers of Bruce Montague & Partners

Providing Outstanding Service and Results to Victims of Personal Injury

At Bruce Montague & Partners, when you call you're speaking to an attorney already knowledgeable about cases like yours. When you've been seriously injured, you deserve to have a lawyer responsive and dedicated to your needs and to your case.

We provide unparalleled service to our clients in the following areas:

• Automobile Accidents
• Construction Accidents
• Wrongful Death
• Slip and Fall/Premises Liability
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Catastrophic Injuries
• Dog Bites and Animal Attacks

Bruce Montague & Partners is a growing plaintiff's personal injury law firm. For the past 15 years, the Firm has been helping clients through the most difficult moments of their lives. Through our expert attorneys and caring support staff, clients have come to expect and always receive an outstanding level of personal interaction and client service.

When a person is injured, we find they do not just need financial relief, but emotional relief as well. Knowing that you have a law firm fighting for you and your case against insurance companies and large corporate defendants helps the emotional healing process. In the financial area, our clients know that we fight for them, to help them receive each and every dollar so they can get back quickly to their regular lives.

We provide our expertise in injury cases from inception to trial including verdicts and appeals. We are experts on personal injury cases and have helped many other attorneys evaluate cases, negotiate cases, and prepare cases for trial. In addition, our lawyers have lectured to both Lawyer's Groups and various Civil Groups on topics as diverse as Negotiation, Evaluating Personal Injury Cases, and Uninsured Motorist (UM) Claims.

We work with our injured clients on a contingent fee basis. This means that if there is no recovery for our client, we do not get paid for our services. Our injured clients never pay a legal fee until their case is concluded and the money has been received from the defendant.

Some of the results reached for clients of Bruce Montague & Partners include:

• A construction worker fell from a tower and fractured his elbow. A settlement was reached of $1,250,000.
• Another worker sustained a thumb injury from a broker scaffold and settled for $475,000.
• One victim's vehicle was hit in the rear and he sustained a herniated disc injury. A settlement was reached of $825,000.
• A firefighter fell out of his vehicle sustaining a head injury and received $1,000,000.
• A pedestrian was hit by automobile and fractured his leg. A settlement was reached of $810,000.

If you or someone you know in the metropolitan area of New York needs the assistance or skilled legal counsel of an experienced serious injury lawyer, contact Bruce Montague & Partners today at (866) 632-2136, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule your free initial consultation. Services provided for English, Spanish and Russian speaking clients.

The New York Personal Injury Practice Areas and Legal Definitions

New York Automobile Accidents:

Bruce Montague & Partners has years of experience and a successful track record representing clients who have suffered significant injuries in automobile accidents. The Firm works closely with doctors and other health care providers to discuss the short and long-term medical consequences of an injury. The accident lawyers of the Firm possess a detailed comprehension of New York's automobile insurance and liability laws and understand the different sources of recovery available to car accident victims and their families.

New York Construction/ On-the-Job Accidents:

Construction labor makes up one of the three most dangerous occupations in the United States today, each year producing thousands of debilitating injuries and wrongful deaths. Factors that contribute to construction accidents include workers lifting loads with worn and weathered cables, working on elevated platforms without fall protection or wearing defective safety harnesses and lanyards, and/or working in trenches with improper benching and using outdated tools and equipment. Farming and manufacturing accidents, as well as the oil and gas industry, can also cause serious injury and toxic exposure.

• Toxic Exposure: Due to the tremendous growth of corporate industry in the United States over the past fifty years, the number of dangerous, toxic substances in the environment has grown significantly. Some toxic substances are shown to cause substantial injury to people, such as lead-based paint: linked to brain damage, especially in children, asbestos: lung cancer, restrictive lung disease, dry cleaning and other solvents: brain damage, major organ damage, pesticides such as dioxin and DDT: birth injuries and toxic landfill waste: leukemia.

Construction site personal injury law is not practiced nor understood by many personal injury attorneys. As a result, many personal injury construction claims are often subject to mediocre representation and minimal financial compensation due to improper legal counsel. Injured construction workers are urged to seek a personal injury attorney who is knowledgeable in a variety of construction techniques and has successfully litigated numerous construction site personal injury cases.

New York Dog/Animal Bites:

Every year, millions of Americans are bitten by animals. Being attacked by a dog is an extremely stressful event. Many dog bite injuries leave scars and have lasting emotional effects. In the State of New York, the owner or keeper of a dog is strictly liable for his or her dog, even if it is the first time the dog has injured someone. As long as the injured victim was not trespassing, teasing or tormenting the dog, the keeper or owner of the dog is liable for any injuries sustained. Compensation for a dog bite can include payment for medical bills, pain & suffering, mental anxiety, fear and scarring.

New York Slip and Fall/Premises Liability:

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere and can cause serious personal injury. Most slip and falls happen in commercial settings, such as grocery stores, drug stores, office buildings, construction sites, and gas stations and malls, but they also happen on private property. Premise Liability accidents can include toxic exposure, animal attacks, swimming pool accidents and amusement park ride accidents. In any event, there exist duties on the part of the property owners to maintain the property responsibly and avoid the existence of hazardous conditions. Dangerous or defective conditions may be a large or small, temporary or permanent. Therefore, investigation of the claim is essential to a successful case. Temporary conditions such as water on the floor of a grocery store or snow and ice on the stairs of a restaurant need to be investigated quickly.

New York Spinal Cord Injury:

Spinal cord injury (SCI) occurs when the nerves within the spinal canal are damaged. Most SCI's are caused by trauma to the vertebral column, affecting the spinal cord's ability to send and receive messages between the brain and the body's systems that control sensory, motor and autonomic function. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of SCI, followed by acts of violence, falls, sports injuries and diseases such as polio, spina bifida, and Friedreich's Ataxia. The spinal cord does not have to be severed in order for a loss of functioning to occur; it only has to be fractured.

New York Wrongful Death:

A wrongful death occurs when a person is killed due to the negligence or misconduct of another individual, company, or organization. A legal action for wrongful death belongs to the decedent's immediate family members, usually a surviving spouse and children, and sometimes parents. Under certain circumstances, unrelated minor children living with and supported by the decedent may also bring a claim for wrongful death. In order to bring a successful wrongful death cause of action in New York, the following elements must be present:

• The death of a human being caused by another's negligent or intentional conduct.
• The survival of family members who are suffering the loss of financial support, love, care, comfort, supervision, guidance, household assistance and general society previously provided by the deceased.

The general rule in wrongful death cases is that one is entitled to recover both economic and non-economic damages which are suffered as a result of the loss of a loved one. Economic damages in a wrongful death case include an award for the financial contributions which the decedent would have made to his wife, children and/or parents had he or she survived. It also includes the recovery for funeral services in memory of the decedent and for burial costs. Non-economic damages include loss of love, society, companionship, comfort, affection, society, solace or moral support.

If you or someone you know in Bayside, New York needs the assistance or skilled legal counsel of an experienced serious injury lawyer, contact Bruce Montague & Partners today at (866) 632-2136, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule your free initial consultation. Services provided for English, Spanish and Russian speaking clients.

New York Personal Injury Frequently Asked Questions

The following information includes frequently asked personal injury questions. The answers stated are general in nature and are not intended to apply to every situation. Each case is different and carries its own set of circumstances which must be taken into consideration by competent legal counsel. By contacting Bruce Montague & Partners, you can receive a personal consultation regarding your specific legal claim.

What financial compensation can I recover in a personal injury claim?

Personal injury accident victims are entitled to recover monetary damages for all losses and expenses sustained as the result of an accident. Depending upon the particular circumstances of your case, damages may include recovery for any of the following:

• Medical bills
• Lost income, including overtime wages
• Pain & suffering
• Physical disability
• Disfigurement
• Emotional trauma
• Mental disability
• Property damage

What is the Statute of Limitations?

Every state has certain time limits called "statutes of limitations" that govern the period during which you must file a personal injury lawsuit. In some states, you may have as little as one year to file a lawsuit from an automobile accident. When the statute of limitations expires on your case, you simply do not have a case anymore.

Statutes of limitations differ not only from state to state, but also in regard to the kinds of lawsuits involved. In some states the statute of limitations, for medical malpractice, suits against governmental agencies and wrongful death actions, is shorter than that for other types of personal injury cases. In general, however, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is from one to three years, and the time begins from the time of the accident. For more information regarding the limitations for your specific case, please contact Bruce Montague & Partners.

How long will it take to settle my claim?

The time it takes to settle a personal injury case depends on the circumstances surrounding the case. The more complex the case, the longer it may take to settle. Many cases can take anywhere from 3 to 18 months to settle depending on its complexity.

What should I do if I have been injured in a slip & fall accident?

Most businesses and homeowners carry liability insurance to protect them in the event that someone is injured while on their property. The owner or possessor of a residence, land, or place of business has the duty to exercise reasonable care for the protection of those individuals who are invited to come upon the premises; i.e. individuals visiting for business or pleasure. In such cases, the owner, company, or person must inspect the premises to discover any dangerous conditions and warn the invitee of dangers upon said premises. Those injured by a negligent owner or possessor of a premise may recover damages for their injuries, including loss of income, medical expenses, pain and suffering, etc.

What is Assumption of Risk?

If you have knowingly and voluntarily assumed the risk inherent in a particular action that caused an accident, you cannot sue another person for negligence. For example, if you went to a friend's house and they told you not to go out the backdoor because the deck was being repaired and after being told you still went out the backdoor, you assume the risk. If you become injured in most jurisdictions, under the doctrine of the assumption of risk, you would most likely not be able to collect damages.

Another example of assumption of risk is participation in a sport in which certain risks are inherent to the game. For example, if you are playing football and you get tackled and break an arm, you may not sue the person who tackled you. On the other hand, if you are playing tennis and a fight breaks out and you are injured as a result of the altercation, you may be able to sue the person who injured you, since the assumption of risk does not cover any injury that was intentionally inflicted and was not an inherent part of the game.

How do I know if I need an attorney?

If you have been seriously injured in Bayside, New York, or within the surrounding areas of New York, and are unsure about the outcome of your injury, consult with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Make sure this is done before you give any official statements or sign papers of any kind. New York laws require filing a lawsuit within a specific period of time. Depending upon the circumstances of your case, you may be prohibited from filing a lawsuit and obtaining any compensation for your injuries if you delay.

If you or someone you know in Bayside, New York needs the assistance or skilled legal counsel of an experienced serious personal injury lawyer, contact Bruce Montague & Partners today at (866) 632-2136, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule your free initial consultation. Services provided for English, Spanish and Russian speaking clients.

Professional Biography of the New York Personal Injury Attorneys of Bruce Montague & Partners

Bruce Montague & Partners provides aggressive representation through a law practice dedicated to serving New York residents who have been injured as a result of another person's negligence. Bruce Montague & Partners personally handles each client's case, providing outstanding service and results.

Please call the Firm today at (866) 632-2136, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule your free initial consultation with a trusted New York serious injury lawyer.

Firm Address:

Bruce Montague & Partners
212-45 26^th Ave. Suite 7
Bayside, NY. 11360

Telephone: (866) 632-2136

Inquiries accepted 24 hours a day
Evening and Weekend Appointments Available
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English, Spanish and Russian languages spoken

BRUCE MONTAGUE, Attorney

Bruce Montague received his B.A. from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1983, graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo Law School in 1986, and is admitted to practice in the State of New York and the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.

Professional Affiliations:

• Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• New York State Bar Association
• New York State Trial Lawyers Association
• New York Lawyer's Network

CRAIG IAN GARDY, Attorney

Craig Ian Gardy received a B.S. and B.A. in 1991 from the American University, graduated from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 1994 and is admitted to practice in the States of New York and New Jersey and the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.

Professional Affiliations:

• New York State Bar Association
• Association of the Bar of the City of New York
• Phi Alpha Delta International Law Fraternity

ALAN GERSON, Attorney

Alan Gerson received his B.A. from Queens College in 1984, graduated from Hofstra Law School in 1987 and is admitted to practice in the State of New York and the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.

Professional Affiliations:

• New York State Bar Association
• Queens County Bar Association

JOSEPH D. LEVY, Attorney

Joseph D. Levy received his B.A. from Queens College in 1999, graduated from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 2003 and is admitted to practice in the States of New York and New Jersey and in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

Professional Affiliations:

• New York State Bar Association
• New York State Trial Lawyers Association